PRESS RELEASE 05.11.25 The Honourable Mr Justice Ritchie decides that a  UK “ contract goes further than is reasonably necessary to protect the Claimant’s legitimate business interests and is unenforceable.”     The Honourable Mr Justice Ritchie has published judgment following the five-day Tom James -vs – Max Potter case heard in High Court between 15-21 October 2025. Tom James UK Ltd v Potter [2025] EWHC 2873 (KB) (04 November 2025)   His ruling states that Tom James,  the

The House of Lords has this week stood firm against the government’s proposal to introduce "day-one" unfair dismissal rights, and have once again reaffirmed their position that there should be a six-month qualifying period. Peers argued that businesses need greater clarity and stability before such sweeping changes take effect. Speaking to People Management, Constantine Law partner, Alan Lewis , pulled no punches, describing the proposed shift from a two-year qualifying perio

In the latest episode in our podcast series, our new business immigration team, Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester introduce themselves before going on to discuss recent major changes to the UK’s immigration system. The UK government’s recent white paper on immigration sets out reforms designed to reduce net migration, shift focus towards domestic workforce development, and recalibrate the balance between attracting global talent and controlling settlement. Among the most signif

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Seven months on from the introduction of a new positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, Senior...